Bhubaneswar, Jan. 24 -- The battle for a place in the final of the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 reaches its decisive stage as Hyderabad Toofans take on Ranchi Royals in Qualifier 2, scheduled to be played on 25th January, Sunday.

The match, starting at 7:30 PM IST, will be a do-or-die encounter, with the winner earning a coveted spot in the Final, where table-toppers and Qualifier 1 winners, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, await. The losing team, meanwhile, will play the 3/4th place match against HIL GC.

-Road to Qualifier 2

Hyderabad Toofans booked their place in this clash with a clinical 2-0 victory over HIL GC in the Eliminator, producing a composed defensive performance and making the most of their scoring opportunities to sta...